Running Races in Des Moines, Iowa — 2026

There are 35 running races in Des Moines, Iowa in 2026. The next is the The Night Run DSM on June 20. Distances include 5K races, ultras.

Flatland USAT Junior Cup Triathlon

Sun, Jul 12 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines
Triathlon Youth Draft-Legal Female (Age 13-15)Junior Draft-Legal Male (Age 16-19)Junior Draft-Legal Female (Age 16-19) +1
From $140 Closed 80 spots left
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Clover Dash 5k

Sun, Jul 19 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines
Virtual 5k Run for 13+5K Run for 12 and underVirtual 5k
From $20 Open
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Des Moines Triathlon

Sun, Aug 2 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines
Triathlon Open Water Swim only 1500MOlympic - Aquabike (swim and bike)Sprint Triathlon - Individual +6
From $20 Open Closing Soon
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51(5K)

Mon, Aug 3 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines
Road 5k + $5 Donation5k + $10 Donation
From $5 Closed
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Blue Believers

Sun, Sep 20 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines
Virtual 1 Mile Walk5k Veteran, Military, First Responder Run/Walk5k Survivor Run/Walk +3
From $5 Open
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The Blazing 5k

Sun, Oct 4 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines
Road Elite Female 5k Race (Cutoff 20:00)Open 5K Race (No cutoff time)Elite Male 5k Race (Cutoff 16:30)
From $15 Open
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IMT Des Moines Marathon

Sun, Oct 18 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines
Road Healthiest State Initiative 5k Presented by HealthPartnersBankers Trust 10KIMT Des Moines Half Marathon +2
From $25 Open
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